pull through

pull (one) through (something)

To give one the necessary care or assistance to survive or endure something catastrophic or life-threatening. My husband is still in critical condition, but the doctors should be able to pull him through.Our accountant's strategic investments helped pull us through the economic crash.

pull through

To survive or endure something catastrophic or life-threatening. Your husband is still in critical condition, but we are expecting him to pull through.The economic crash hit us really hard, but we should pull through if we manage our expenses wisely.

pull through

pull through

v.

1. To successfully endure or survive something difficult, as trouble or illness: The patient's fever is still high, but the doctor says that she'll pull through. The company barely pulled through the recession.

2. To help someone endure something difficult, as trouble or illness: The disease almost killed the patient, but the doctors pulled him through. My sense of humor has pulled me through some difficult times.

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